A three-year-old child was injured in a shooting incident in Homestead, Florida, authorities said Sunday. The toddler was airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in stable condition following the traumatic event.

According to Local 10 News, the shooting occurred near Southeast 10th Street and 26th Terrace. Despite the young age, the 3-year-old child's wounds were confirmed to be non-life-threatening, and detectives are digging into the details of how the incident unfolded. "Our priority is to gather all relevant information and ensure a thorough investigation into this unfortunate event," a Homestead Police Department spokesperson said.

The circumstances that led to the shooting were not immediately clear, and investigators were looking into whether the child accidentally shot themselves or was shot by someone else, as reported by WSVN. The community was cast under a pall of concern as marked and unmarked police cars dotted the scene of the incident.

This latest shooting adds to a concerning trend in South Florida involving children and firearms. A 12-year-old boy accidentally shot himself in the head just last month and a 10-year-old boy was shot days after in Pompano Beach, as detailed by CBS Miami. Earlier incidents include a 3-year-old girl shooting herself in December and a 10-year-old boy fatally injuring himself, highlighting a series of tragic events that have punctuated the area with sorrow and calls for preventive measures.

As of late Sunday night, it has not been determined if charges will be brought in connection to the Homestead shooting. The Homestead Police Department stressed its commitment to community safety and promised further updates as the investigation advances.